Workplace Safety Orientation 2

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Workplace Safety OrientationWho's Responsibility is it?Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that their workplace is safe for themselves and others. Safety AwarenessHazard: Anything in the workplace that could hurt you or the people you work with

Common Workplace Hazards:Lifting, carrying, and standingRepetitive MotionFloorsTrash disposalUsing machinery (ladders)ElectricityGovernmentEnforcement of OHS legislationWorkplace inspectionsCirculating informationPromotion of training, education, and researchResolution of OHS disputesSupervisorEnsure that all employees are using the proper protective equipment and following safety proceduresMust advise employees of hazards potential or actualMust take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of workers Safety Awareness ContinuedHow to Properly LiftWHMISICE BREAKERWhy We Are Here Today?Roles & Responsibilities: Become aware of your responsibilities and other’s responsibilities in the workplace and the responsibility to report any potential hazards to a manager.

Safety Awareness: Build the skills to become more aware of the workplace surroundings and be able to watch for accidents before they happen.

WHMIS: Correctly identify chemicals are handling and how to find the information on how to safely use and clean up any spilled chemicals.

Any Questions Before We Begin?http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1384465858 6:Learning Outcomes:To learn how to be safe at work! :) EmployerCreate and maintain a Joint Health and Safety committee or have workers select at least one health and safety representativeTake every reasonable precaution to ensure safety Provide PPE and train employees Appoint a competent supervisor who sets the standards for performance, and who ensures safe working conditions are always observedImmediately report all critical injuries to the government department responsible for OH&SJoint Health and Safety CommitteeAct as an advisory bodyIdentify hazards and obtain information about themRecommend corrective actionsAssist in resolving work refusal casesParticipate in accident investigations and inspectionsMake recommendations to the management regarding actions required to resolve health and safety concerns

ResponsibilitiesResponsibility to work in compliance with OHS regulationsResponsibility to use all personal protective equipment that is provided by the employer and use it properlyMust report workplace hazards and dangersRightsRight to refuse unsafe workRight to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) or as a worker health and safety representativeRight to know, or the right to be informed about, actual and potential dangers in the workplaceWorkplace Safety Commercial WorkersResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesRules are in your handout!Questions?1.

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Source: Work Safe BCAnything can be a workplace hazardHazardous Materials Are controlled products that exposure to can result in health problems such as irritation of the eyes, sensitization of the skin or lungs, heart ailments, kidney and lung damage and cancer. Hazardous materials can cause fires, explosions or other accidents when improperly stored or handled. Three Basic elements of WHMIS1. Labels 2. Material Safety Data Sheets 3. Education and Training

Classification of Hazardous MaterialsThere are 6 classes of hazardous materials and 3 subclasses of Toxic materials; each of the classes and subclasses has a distinctive symbol to help quickly and accurately identify the hazards associated with each product.Supplier Labels7 things that must appear on a typical supplier label:1. Product name 2. Hazard Symbols 3. Risk Phrases 4. Precautionary Measures 5. First aid measures 6. Supplier identifier 7. Reference to the MSDS

Workplace LabelThree things that must be on a workplace label:1. Product name 2. Safe handling procedures 3. References to MSDS

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemQuestions???Hazard PreventionSafe Work Procedures&Identify Hazards in Your Workplace#1Go over all areas of your work place looking for hazards and think about what could go wrong#2Assess the Risks That Each Hazard PresentsDetermine the risks that each hazard presents and prioritize which should be dealt with first#3Control the Risks by Eliminating or Minimizing ThemEliminate the risk completely, if that is unrealistic, minimize it .Manual LiftingPrepare for manual lifting; test the weight and wear gloves if there is a risk of injury to your hands

Step 5:Purpose: to help to increase the safety of all workers in terms of knowing how to properly handle, clean up and dispose of hazardous materials. Seeing a Hazard & Preventing ItElectricity:

Trash Disposal:

Floors:

Violence:

Machinery:tuck away all electric cordsplace trash bins out of walking ways and sweep broken glass into paper bagsmopping up wets areashaving two employees on the floor at all times and changing exiting patterns to avoid potential violence, shoplifting, and robberyUse office supplies correctly and without excessive forceQuestions???????